Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1995 Chrysler LHSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Compression
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 1995 Plymouth Neon, 1995 Eagle Talon, 1995 Dodge Stratus, 1995 Dodge Neon, and 1995 Dodge Avenger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature and specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | ||||||||||
| 2.0L | ||||||||||
| Avenger & Sebring | 9.6:1 | |||||||||
| Cirrus, Neon & Stratus | 9.8:1 | |||||||||
| Talon | ||||||||||
| Non-Turbo | 9.6:1 | |||||||||
| Turbo | 8.5:1 | |||||||||
| 2.4L | 9.4:1 | |||||||||
| Minimum Compression Pressure | ||||||||||
| 2.0L | ||||||||||
| Avenger, Neon & Sebring | (1) 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 ) | |||||||||
| Cirrus & Stratus | (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 ) | |||||||||
| Talon | ||||||||||
| Non-Turbo | (1)(2) 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 ) | |||||||||
| Turbo | (1)(3) 133 psi (9.4 kg/cm2 ) | |||||||||
| 2.4L | (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 ) | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.